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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,903.59, 23,326.75 and 9,349.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,903.59, 23,326.75 and 9,349.32 is: 12,901.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,903.59 : 23,326.75 = 9,349.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,903.59/23,326.75 = 9,349.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,903.59x = 23,326.75 × 9,349.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,903.59x = 218,089,250.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,089,250.31/16,903.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,901.95

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